A moderate 6 mile day hike beginning at Byron Reece Trailhead, just north
of Neels Gap, up the AT to Blood Mountain Summit and returning via the
Freeman Trail at Bird Gap, Overnight opportunities at Woods Hole Shelter
or Slaughter Gap. (Also in
Vogel
SP Trails map).

A moderate 10 mile hike that originates at the Springer Mountain Trailhead and takes advantage of the intertwining AT and Benton MacKaye Trail as you hike to Three Forks and Back. Be sure to walk the 0.9 miles to the Top of Springer Mountain, which
is the beginning (mile 0.0) of the AT. This hike can be reduced to about
8 miles by eliminating the Benton MacKaye Loop that circles the Forest
Service Road.